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V576 MBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

260,034 mi
Last recorded260,034 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV576 MBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 260,034 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 May 2025 260,031 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose and not even through the mounting lug anyway! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached balljoint in such a position that one of the securing bolts doesn't go through mounting lug (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 May 2024 258,724 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 258,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 254,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 254,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 247,557 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 247,557 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 239,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 235,204 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 227,855 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 227,855 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 222,644 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 217,660 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 210,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 200,395 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 194,178 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 187,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 187,858 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 177,777 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 167,930 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 157,594 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 157,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,679 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 137,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 122,623 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 110,571 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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V576 MBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V576 MBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V576 MBL registered?

V576 MBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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